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Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Hardline Cleric Takes Charge of Iran’s Islamic Republic
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Hardline Cleric Takes Charge of Iran’s Islamic Republic
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Iran has chosen Mojtaba Khamenei as its new Supreme Leader after the death of Ali Khamenei, signalling ideological continuity and a potentially harder line amid escalating regional tensions and confro ...
India Allowed Iranian Warship To Dock In Kochi On Humanitarian Grounds: EAM Jaishankar
India Allowed Iranian Warship To Dock In Kochi On Humanitarian Grounds: EAM Jaishankar
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said India allowed Iranian warship IRIS Lavan to dock at Kochi on humanitarian grounds amid West Asia conflict, while monitoring energy security and evacuating ...
‘I Don't Believe in These Eras’: Gambhir Plays Down India’s White-Ball Dominance
‘I Don't Believe in These Eras’: Gambhir Plays Down India’s White-Ball Dominance
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Following India’s T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand in Ahmedabad, Gautam Gambhir refused to call it a white-ball era, even as global cricket figures hailed India’s dominant performance
AK-47 of the Skies: How Iran’s ‘Cheap’ Drones Are a Headache for Washington
AK-47 of the Skies: How Iran’s ‘Cheap’ Drones Are a Headache for Washington
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Iran's disposable Shahed drones are forcing the US and allies to fire million-dollar missiles at $30,000 targets - and the stockpiles are running dry
End of Iran War Will Be ‘Mutual’ Decision With Netanyahu: Donald Trump
End of Iran War Will Be ‘Mutual’ Decision With Netanyahu: Donald Trump
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Donald Trump said ending the conflict with Iran will be a mutual decision with Benjamin Netanyahu, while Tehran’s diplomats pledged allegiance to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Brent Crude Surges 25% To $116.5 As West Asia Conflict Rattles Global Markets
Brent Crude Surges 25% To $116.5 As West Asia Conflict Rattles Global Markets
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Brent crude surged over 25 per cent to $116.5 amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, raising supply fears, inflation concerns and potential global economic repercussion ...
Estée Lauder’s Ayurveda Bet: Buying the Storyteller
Estée Lauder’s Ayurveda Bet: Buying the Storyteller
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Global beauty giants usually build brands, not buy them. But Ayurveda’s cultural credibility is hard to replicate. Sometimes the quickest way to own the story is to acquire the storyteller. That’s exa ...
‘Heartiest Congratulations’: Nita Ambani, Bollywood Celebrities Applaud India’s T20 World Cup Win
‘Heartiest Congratulations’: Nita Ambani, Bollywood Celebrities Applaud India’s T20 World Cup Win
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India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the first team to win three times, with Nita Ambani and Bollywood stars praising the historic home triumph
US, Israel Discuss Special Forces Deployment to Secure Iran’s Enriched Uranium: Report
US, Israel Discuss Special Forces Deployment to Secure Iran’s Enriched Uranium: Report
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The United States and Israel discuss securing Iran’s enriched uranium as conflict escalates, over 1,300 die and 100,000 are displaced, while Benjamin Netanyahu vows continued military operations and e ...
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